Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg, Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Med Surg unit. This full-time night shift role supports nurses, assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and helps maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, CLIAFE education compliance, and PCT/EMT or nursing student background. BCLS and CPI training are required; up to 1 year of related experience may substitute for certification.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equival. required.
• CLIAFE compliance for foreign education equivalency required.
• PCT training program or THR approved program; not required to maintain certification after hire.
• EMT training or equivalent medical training; or nursing student who completed fundamentals.
• 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of active certification.
• BCLS prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI training maintained annually 90 days.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist based on the plan of care.
• Collect and report patient data; support admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Perform procedures safely and document care accurately.
• Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and meet patient and visitor needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective cross-disciplinary communication.
• Participate in process improvement and uphold safety goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

PCT Training Program or THR approved program

EMT training or equivalent

BCLS

CPI Training

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Med Surg

Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

26008733

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full-Time Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) for 36 hours/week. Weekend and holiday requirements

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.


• Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required.


• PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire. Upon Hire Required Or


• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required Or


• Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or


• Other 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire Required And


• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And


• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required.


• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.


• Nursing Students who do not complete course of study in nursing but having completed their Fundamentals Training and EMTs who do not formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

What You Will Do

• Provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.


• Collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes.


• Performs technical procedures safely and documents care accurately.


• Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.


• Maintains a clean, safe environment and proactively meets patient and visitor needs.


• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.


• Participates in process improvement, adheres to safety goals, and advocates for patients.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health PCT

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.


• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.


• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).


• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Comprehensive Spine Program, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's health, cardiac care, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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